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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.84, 1,699.74 and 1,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.84, 1,699.74 and 1,055.16 is: 1,457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.84 : 1,699.74 = 1,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.84/1,699.74 = 1,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.84x = 1,699.74 × 1,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.84x = 1,793,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,497.66/1,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.13

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